University workers accused of transphobia face jail in Brazil

“Social racism” offence, created by a 2019 Supreme Court decision, carries a possible five-year prison sentence

Pride Parade in Sao Paulo themed All the people together against Transphobia
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A pair of university workers in Brazil are facing up to five years in prison for “social racism” after a trans student reported them to police for transphobia.